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The summary Despite a barrage of shots and controlling play throughout, the Blackhawks couldn't subdue the Flames and goaltender Jonas Hiller, falling 2-1 in overtime Wednesday night at the United Center. Hiller was brilliant with 49 saves. Mikael Backlund notched the game-winner when he broke free and rifled a shot from the left side past Hawks goaltender Corey Crawford 4 minutes, 35 seconds into OT. Finally With Hiller closing in on his 22nd career shutout, Andrew Shaw redirected a long shot from Patrick Sharp during a Hawks power play to tie the game 1-1 with 5:45 remaining in the third period. In the nets Hiller put on a terrific display as he turned away wave after wave...

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Despite a barrage of shots and controlling play throughout, the Blackhawks couldn't subdue the Flames and goaltender Jonas Hiller, falling 2-1 in overtime Wednesday night at the United Center. Hiller was brilliant with 49 saves. Mikael...

Times columnist Helene Elliott rates the pluses and minuses in the NHL from the previous week:
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+ Riding a 17-1 surge, the Ducks are only the fifth team in NHL history to win 17 or more games in an 18-game span. A good omen? The first two, the...